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Quality Assurance Associate

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
Sep 23, 2019

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Job Details

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
  • Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in Engineering, Quality Control/Quality Assurance or related field

Experience
  • Four (4) years of experience in quality control inspection, testing or, an engineering related field focused on maintenance systems and/or transportation systems.
  • Training, experience and familiarity with Quality Assurance processes, ISO 9001, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and other related experience.

Certification/Licensure
  • Possession of a current, or ability to obtain, a valid local motor vehicle operator's license.
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Auditor certification or an equivalent certification within three (3) years of hire.

Preferred
  • N/A

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Associate performs skilled and complex technical quality assurance observation and assessment work to support the enterprise quality mission and routine assurance program reporting. Incumbents are responsible for data collection and analysis; field assessments; fact-finding; technical evaluation of assets, systems and processes; document/records review; reporting; and the promotion of process standardization, compliance and traceability. The QA Associate further provides input and assessment results to Senior Quality Associates to support the successful implementation and sustainability of quality programs.

Essential Functions:
  • Utilizing the WMATA Quality Management Plan, Policy instructions/procedures and work instructions and industry best practices, performs evaluation, testing or measuring of workmanship and/or materials based upon specific technical and established standards for all preventative, corrective, overhaul, rebuild and remanufacture activities, to determine adherence to established written procedures, policies and guidelines for specific tasks/work.
  • Reviews and/or interprets complex documents such as: engineering documents, drawings, schematics and diagnostic/repair manuals, policies, standard operating procedures, processes, and work instructions to determine accuracy in accordance with quality procedures, internal directives and regulatory requirements from external entities.
  • Utilizes standard report structure and standardized templates to record inspection data, maintain accurate records and deliver data/results from inspection activities to direct supervisor, in order to ensure the provision of accurate and trackable data and maintain compliance with internal and external requirements for reporting and records maintenance. Gathers inspection data in accordance with Quality Management Plan (QMP) procedures and guidelines for data gathering and record maintenance.
  • Complies with the reporting of any violation of WMATA safety policies, procedures, guidelines and established rules, to prevent incidents and ensure consistent operation of business functions.

Other Functions:
  • In accordance to the Quality Management System Plan (QMSP) and Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidance, monitors and tracks open quality findings and discrepancies through the corrective action lifecycle in order to maintain record accuracy and continuity for all Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and other items assigned by internal and external stakeholders for QICO to oversee.
  • Performs internal reviews and follow-up activities to evaluate compliance against standard operating procedures, administrative policies and applicable regulatory requirements such as: departmental/office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), published internal reviews, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) approved Policy Instructions (P/Is) and CAPs, directives or memorandums.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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Washington
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20001
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